Uniden Portable Radio GMR855 2 User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden  
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK (General Mobile Radio  
Service) radios. These products are lightweight,  
palm-sized radios. Use them at sporting events to  
stay in contact with family and friends, hiking,  
skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for  
vital communication. These compact, state-of-the-  
art devices are equipped with many features.  
Navigating through the Menu  
To access the advanced features of the GMR855-2  
/GMR855-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.  
Transmitting a Call Tone  
To turn OFF channel scanning:  
BATTERY LEVEL AND  
LOW BATTERY ALERT  
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK  
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio is equipped  
with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted  
when the call key is pressed.  
Press the sel/ key, call key, Power boost button  
or PTT button.  
• Power Boost Button for  
Maximum Range  
Battery Level Meter  
Channel Monitor  
Channel Scan  
Keypad Lock  
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to  
indicate the status of the batteries. When the  
batteries in the unit are very low, the battery level  
Normal  
Call Tone  
Key Lock  
Normal  
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels  
• Up to 8 Mile Range*  
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts  
• Backlit LCD Display  
• Battery Recharge Circuit  
• Roger Beep  
To select a call tone:  
Automatic Power Save Feature  
meter icon  
will flash. Replace the alkaline  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
Belt Clip  
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio has a unique  
circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of  
the batteries.  
batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH  
battery pack, you must recharge the battery in  
order to continue using the radio.  
1-5  
ON-OFF  
the call icon is shown on the display. The  
) will be  
NiMH Battery Pack and  
Charger  
(GMR855-2CK only)  
current call tone number (  
indicated.  
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PACKAGE CONTENTS  
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.  
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will  
advance you through the Menu until exiting to  
"Normal" operating mode.  
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call  
within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power  
Save mode. The radio is still able to receive  
transmissions in this mode.  
2) Press the ch/scan L or M key to increase or  
decrease the number to the desired call tone.  
Each tone will be heard through the speaker.  
3) Exit the Menu.  
• Key Beep on/off  
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or  
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only  
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated  
for this product.  
Your package contains 2 radios, 2 reference guides  
including the product registration card, and 2 Belt  
Clips. The GMRS855-2CK also contents NiMH  
Battery Packs, Dual Drop-in Recharging Cradle and  
AC adapter. The following optional accessories may  
be purchased from your participating Uniden dealer  
or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at  
www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.  
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:  
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.  
b. Press the PTT or Power boost button, or mon,  
volume L/M, and call key.  
LCD Backlight  
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call  
key. The selected tone will automatically be  
transmitted for a fixed length of time.  
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE  
The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when  
any key (except for the PTT and Power boost  
button) is pressed. The LCD display will  
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically  
returns to Normalmode.  
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two  
GRM855-2CK radios can be charged by using the  
charging cradle.  
NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38  
Recharging Cradle - #RC6348  
AC Adapter - #AC6248  
illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF.  
Keypad Lock  
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing  
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the  
battery level meter icon won’t indicate properly.  
Monitor Mode Feature  
To Lock the keypad:  
Choosing a Channel  
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio allows you to  
listen for weak signals on the current channel at the  
press of a key.  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to  
others. In order to speak to someone, each of you  
must be set to the same channel.  
the  
icon appears on the display. The current  
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.  
FCC GMRS LICENSE  
key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.  
2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,  
press the ch/scan L key.  
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V  
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,  
and place the radio in the charging cradle with  
the keypad facing forward.  
The GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio operates on  
the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)  
frequencies which require a Federal  
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK RADIO  
To turn ON the monitor mode:  
To choose a channel:  
Press mon for brief listening, the  
blink.  
icon will  
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key. The  
radio returns to the "Normal" mode.  
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press  
the ch/scan L or M key to increase or decrease  
the channel number displayed.  
Communication Commission license to operate.  
For licensing information and application forms,  
call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you  
have any questions you can contact the FCC  
direct at 1-888-225-5322.  
Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for  
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the  
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio  
from the charging cradle after charge.  
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming  
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key  
Lock setting will be set to OFF.  
continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay  
open, and letting in both the noise & weak  
signals.  
Note: FRS Channels 8-14 have an expectancy  
range of up to 3 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22  
have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by  
pressing the Power boost button.  
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as  
long as the radios are left in the charger.  
To Unlock the keypad:  
To turn OFF monitor mode:  
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit  
OFF.  
Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the  
icon stops blinking.  
INSTALL THE BATTERIES  
Talking on Your Radio  
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the  
unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.  
USING THE RADIO  
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio uses 4 AAA  
alkaline batteries or NiMH battery pack (included in  
GMR855-2CK only). If alkaline batteries are used,  
we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.  
To talk to others using the radio:  
Roger Beep  
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read  
this reference guide completely before attempting to  
operate the unit.  
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a  
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from  
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the  
icon will appear on the display. To avoid  
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end  
of transmission (PTT transmission.) Roger Beep  
can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep  
is on. If key beep is turned off, Roger Beep will not  
be heard from the speaker.  
Channel Scan Feature  
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio has a channel  
Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22  
channels. When an active channel is detected, the  
unit will pause on that channel until the channel is  
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will  
continue scanning. Pressing the PTT or Power  
boost button while the Scan is paused on a  
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume  
To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH  
battery:  
cutting off the first part of your transmission,  
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button  
before you start talking.  
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit  
ON, and increase the speaker volume by  
pressing the volume L key. To decrease the  
volume, press the volume M key.  
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.  
To turn ON Roger Beep:  
1 Antenna  
13 Battery Level Meter  
14 Receive Indicator  
15 Scan Indicator  
2) Remove the battery compartment door by  
pressing up the tab at the bottom of the  
compartment door allowing the door to be  
removed.  
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT  
button.You can now receive incoming calls. While  
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button  
3 Power boost Button  
4 Monitor Key  
Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning  
ON the radio.  
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the  
unit OFF.  
16 Channel Indicator  
17 Power Boost Indicator  
18 Volume Setting Indicator  
19 GMRS/FRS Indicator  
20 Transmit Indicator  
21 Call Indicator  
receiving, the  
Note: When you press the Power boost button,  
boost and icon appear on the display. The  
icon will appear on the display.  
channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.  
To turn OFF Roger Beep:  
5 Channel/Scan Up Key  
6 Channel/Scan Down Key  
7 Speaker  
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)  
into the battery compartment. Be certain to  
follow the + and symbols in the compartment.  
If you use Ni-MH battery, install the battey  
making the label faced up. Installing the batteries  
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.  
4) Replace the battery compartment door.  
To turn ON channel scanning:  
Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning  
ON the radio.  
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)  
Press and hold either the ch/scan L or M key  
until the scan icon is displayed. The channel  
number on the display will change as the radio  
rapidly cycles through the channels.  
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS  
channel is selected. After one minute past when  
the boost transmission is established, the  
transmission stops automatically, and you will hear  
a boost time out error tone.  
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the  
buttons or keys (except for the PTT and Power  
boost button, and call key) are pressed. To turn this  
sound OFF, press and hold call key while turning ON  
the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.  
8 Call Key  
9 Volume Up Key  
10 On/off/select Key  
11 Volume Down Key  
12 Microphone  
22 Keypad Lock Indicator  
23 Charging LED’s  
 

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